Between 20:00 of March 16 and 7:00 of March 17, Changzhou newly reported nine asymptomatic infections. As of this update, the city has registered 25 confirmed cases and 29 asymptomatic carriers since March 12.

Initial epidemiological investigations on the new cases showed the possible routes of exposure in Wujin, Xinbei, and Tianning districts.

Wujin:

Sihai Jinteng Mould Factory at 20 N. Xinya Rd., Qicaimeng Early Childhood Center on the 2nd floor of Laimengcheng Plaza, Guaishou Baobao Children's Clothing at 137-5 Mid. Mingxin Rd., and Hongxia Tobacco and Liquor at 28 Mingdong St.

Xinbei:

Welle Environmental Group Co., Ltd. at 156 Hanjiang Rd.

Tianning:

Shangyi Barber Shop at Cailing Apartment on Ligong Rd.

Relevant epidemiological investigations, nucleic acid tests, environmental disinfection, and medical treatment have been undertaken.

Concerning the Omicron variant’s high infectivity and transmissibility, if you have recently been to the locations visited by confirmed COVID-19 cases, please take nucleic acid tests as soon as possible and stay home until negative test results are obtained.

Those who conceal the fact of having come into close contact with a suspected or confirmed case, thus causing the further spread of COVID-19, will be held legally liable under the relevant laws and regulations.

Please avoid going out or attending any sorts of gatherings unless absolutely necessary. Maintain good habits for health such as washing hands regularly, wearing masks in public, ventilating rooms more often, using serving chopsticks, and dining separately.

Together, we are relentlessly fighting COVID-19.

Changzhou Municipal Leading Group for Novel Coronavirus Prevention and Control

March 17, 2022